Isack Hadjar is staying with Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s teammate for 2027 after the team extended his contract.
According to Associated Press, Red Bull confirmed the contract extension on Wednesday, September 23, as Hadjar prepares to return to action at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three Formula 1 rounds with a wrist injury.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said, “The period since his injury has been a difficult one for Isack, but this extension is a testament to how much we believe in him and we can’t wait to see him back out on track.”
"You could see from his first weekend in Melbourne that he handled the step up with remarkable composure and had earned his place in this seat. The period since his injury has been a difficult one for Isack, but this extension shows how much we believe in him," he added.
The French driver is eighth in the standings despite his absence.
He has been consistent, placing in the top six in each of his last seven races, but has rarely been able to challenge four-time champion Verstappen’s pace.
Mekies said Hadjar had been “superb on and off track” since moving up from Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls after a strong rookie season in 2025, “which made extending his contract an easy decision.”
Isack Hadjar praises Red Bull
Hadjar said, "I came to this team eight months ago and immediately understood the scale and ambition of this organisation. There are so many talented people at the factory, and you're aware of the privilege of driving for such an incredible team alongside a four-time world champion like Max.”
“I'm constantly looking to listen, learn and push myself further every single day, which only makes me more excited about what lies ahead," he continued.
Hadjar returns to Red Bull for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the past three races with a broken wrist, an injury sustained while boxing as part of his training program.
